University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Freeman, Merrill P., L. L. D., 1911. Born February 23, 1844—Died April 11, 1919. A bank president 33 years. 'Chancellor of University of Arizona for many years. Founder Freeman Medal of Merit. Deeply interested in the development of the Southwest and especially of Arizona, he collected a valuable library which now becomes the property of the University. In addition the University is a residuary legatee of the Freeman Estate, the income to be used to assist needy students. DOUGLAS, James, L. L. D., 1905—University of Arizona—L. L. D. McGill University. Born Quebec, Canada, 1837—died June 25, 1918. A scholarly man of the highest professioal attainments. One of the foremost mining and metallurgical engineers of the world, had deep interest and keen sympathy with fellow man. In 1903, through efforts of Win. Herring he and his associates of the Copper Queen Company donated funds for the erection of Herring Hall. In June, 1908 he gave the University $10,000, the interest to be applied for the purchase of instruments of precision and research or for special apparatus for the School of Mines. Wakefield, James Walter, B. S., 1900. Bom March 22, 1882, Tucson—Died Feb. 7. 1919, Tucson. 1902-1907 Mining. 1907-1916 Tucson Warehouse Transfer Co. 1916 General Manager Arizona Development Co., Tucson. Married 1908 Mary Cameron, Tucson, Arizona.

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Alumni The Alumni arc glad to voice their pride in the record made by their members in the service. They were found in almost all branches; some giving their technical skill, while the greater number qualified for officers and served in Training Camps Over There with ability and distinction. The response came not alone from recent graduates but older men also, left home and business ready to do their all. A number of the women were able to give valuable service as nurses, dicticions, and bacteriologists, and in government administrative work. To all. the Alumni extend a hearty and warm welcome home. In accordance with the custom in vogue in almost all the State Universities, Governor Campbell has continued the precedent set by Ex Governor Hunt, in selecting Wm. J. Bryan. Jr. the Alumni Representative on the Hoard of Regents. A sinking fund lias been created from the Life Memlierships paid into the Alumni Ass x iation; this fund now amounts to a little more than sixty dollars. One Liberty Bond has been purchased and it is hoped that others may soon he added. The interest from this fund is to lx used to pay the scholarship offered annually to some worthy student. In 1918 the Alumni Association awarded a scholarship of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars to Kenneth 1 l’ickrell and a similar scholarship of One Hundred Dollars was awarded in 1919 to Miss Anna Blount.

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Carpenter, Harriet (nee Brown) Ph. B.. 1907. Born Tucson, Arizona 1885—Died Tucson, Nov. 19,1918. Graduate of the Preparatory Department, 1903. Vice-President Student Body 1905. Primary teacher in Tucson City Schools, 1907-1915. Instructor in Spanish University of Arizona (evening) 1912-1913. Married 1916 Miles Miller Carpenter, M. E., 1911. Active worker in Alumni Association and Collegiate Club. Organizer of the Junior Red Cross Work in Tucson District. Swan, Laura, P . A. University of Arizona, 1913. Born Olympia, Oregon May 1, 1893—Died Denver, Colorado Feb. 16, 1919. Basketball manager 1911-12. Member of Executive Council 19II-I2. Editor of Arizona Life 1913. Wranglers. Senior Dramatics. Gamma Phi Sigma. After graduation taught English in Phoenix High School until health failed. Jones. T. Preston. P . A. 1916. Entered University of Arizona 1912. Class Secretary 1913: President Y. M. C. A. 1915: Freeman Military Medal 1913: Captain 1914. Winner of Powers Sabre 1914: Major 1915: Editor of “The Desert 1915: Scholastic Honors 1915; Winner in U. S. C. Law School Debate 1916; Class President 1916: President Alumni Association. After graduation, assistant to the President. When U. S. declared war was accepted for service in the Diplomatic Corps sent to Berne. Switzerland. Later to England, was returning home to enter military service but died a few days after landing in New York, Nov. 1918.